Ridgecrest, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
Ridgecrest, CA
At a Glance
How Ridgecrest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgecrest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ridgecrest a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ridgecrest residents earn a median household income of $88,107 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,173. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgecrest is $235,800 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,364. Median rent is $1,178/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Ridgecrest reports 655 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,042/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.7% of adults in Ridgecrest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgecrest has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.